Igor Kunitsyn defeated Bjorn Rehnquist 6-3 6-3 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Igor Kunitsyn came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Igor Kunitsyn extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Kunitsyn I. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Kunitsyn I. leads 1–0 · Clay: Kunitsyn I. leads 1–0